Computer Systems Administration

Computer Systems Administration

San Joaquin Valley College’s Computer Systems Administration program provides an in-depth study of the operating systems, applications and network elements of today’s businesses. The focus is on Microsoft® and CompTIA certifications, as well as computer help desk concepts and technology.

Courses* taken by our Computer Systems Administration students include:

Network +
This course covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking technologies. At the end of this course, students will possess the knowledge needed to configure and operate a variety of networking products. Students will be prepared to take the Comp TIA Exam Network +. Successful completion of this exam leads to Network + Certification.

Security +
This course focuses on the security in a network environment. Students will learn to implement and provide security for different environments, including the recommended practices for implementing a proper configuration of the cryptographic system, how to manage digital certificates and public keys, and how to create a disaster recovery plan and security policy. Students will be prepared to take the Security + certification exam upon the completion of this course.

*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed example courses. Courses may vary by program, credential level and campus.

Institutional Accreditation

San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org.

State Approvals

CALIFORNIA
SJVC is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means that SJVC has been found in compliance with the standards set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8) and Title 5, Division 7.5 – Private Postsecondary Education of the California Code of Regulations.

Any questions that a student may have regarding the college catalog and/or catalog supplement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: